The Facts
Studies suggest that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves are being used worldwide every month¹
Studies suggest that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves are being used worldwide every month¹
There has been an alarming increase in face masks and gloves that are being littered across the United States and the world
There has been an alarming increase in face masks and gloves that are being littered across the United States and the world
Every year, approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the world's oceans²
Every year, approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the world's oceans²
How long might it take for polluted PPE to decompose
in the nature?
How long might it take for polluted PPE to decompose
in the nature?
Estimates are up to 450 years³
Estimates are up to 450 years³
The time to properly dispose of PPE and other waste is now.
The time to properly dispose of PPE and other waste is now.
Before it's too late.
Before it's too late.